Adigrat University


Adigrat University is a residential national university in Adigrat, Tigray, Ethiopia. It is approximately north of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Ministry of Education admits qualified students to Adigrat University based on their score on the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination.

History

The main reason for the establishment of Adigrat University is said to have been initiated by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi during a visit to the town and a discussion with the town elders. The cornerstone for Adigrat University was laid in December 2008. The University was officially established via a government proclamation on May 26, 2011. In July 2011, the University opened with 4 colleges and 13 departments with 960 students.

Academics

Adigrat University has two campuses Bati Genahti Campus and Agame Campus.

Colleges

Adigrat University's library system has archives, reading rooms, and research centers. The university administration has embarked of capacity building by investing in a media and communications department, cloud computing and telecom equipment, and digital library services.

Athletics

The Adigrat University's team is called Welwalo, with colors gold and black. The Welwalo participates in Group A of the higher league in the Ethiopian Premier League as part of a football conference. The Welwalo men's football team plays home games at the Adigrat stadium.